7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 398

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 398

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 3, 2023

How we greet and welcome people into our fold does have an impact on the quality of the product and experience we offer. Let me explain: A few years ago, (50 years ago) I had a conversation with a wonderful woman who owned and operated a successful neighborhood restaurant. This love is what we call “hospitality”.

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Hospitality Customer Experience Customer Service Small Business 375

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

But precisely, how can you determine what customers want? How can you adjust your B2C marketing strategy to align with their needs and provide an elevated culinary experience? Businesses must remain ahead of the curve by checking all the correct boxes as customer tastes evolve at an unparalleled pace.

Loyalty Program 178

Loyalty Program Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Social Media 178

Culinary Cues

JULY 22, 2021

I hear it from every single restaurant operator I know and even many more that I don’t – there is an acute shortage of staff. There isn’t a simple answer to this challenge, but we know that it will require a shift in how restaurants operate. Start with the desired experience and value statement and work backward.

Guest Recovery 448

Guest Recovery Uniforms Point of Sale Customer Experience 448

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Long before the restaurant chains of today, decades prior to the birth of fine dining, experience dining, and molecular gastronomy, there were neighborhood cafes that were part of small communities across the country. Full-service restaurants would later refer to this as a Table d’hote selection.

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White Paper Hospitality Fine Dining Reference 319

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest. Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. Guests will return when the effort expended to create memorable complete dining experiences is front and center.

Front of House 473

Front of House Customer Experience Workshop Dine-in 473

Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2021

This difficult time in our history has revealed significant flaws in how restaurants operate – flaws that will not only remain if we seek to return to “normal” – they will be even more pronounced. This time away from the way we operated for decades has given employees and customers a chance to re-evaluate.

Customer Service 487

Customer Service Customer Experience Training Pricing 487

Izettle

MARCH 28, 2019

The customer is king! The customer is always right! The customer is yeah, yeah, we get it! It’s no secret how important customers are to a growing business. But have you ever thought about how you could better connect with your customers? How could it improve customer satisfaction?

Customer Experience 45

Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale Consumer Goods 45

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

My professional life has been dedicated to the kitchen, the people of restaurants, the ingredients and their source, the process and the adrenaline, the service and an opportunity to make people happy, and of course those plates as they slide down the pass. They are all part of my passion for the preparation and service of food.

Food Truck 393

Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Food Supply 393

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

To nourish and provide sustenance To offer convenience To provide a forum for conversation To create opportunities for gatherings To reward customers To provide an outlet for chef creativity To complete a neighborhood or destination To rock customers world. There may be more reasons, but these are the most common.

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2022 Food Truck Merchandise Point of Sale 375

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

We can all choose to be great at what we do; choose to master our craft and create outstanding experiences for guests and co-workers alike, or we can choose to shrug our shoulders and surrender to mediocrity. Some mediocre operations may experience a false sense of euphoria simply because of supply and demand. Plain and simple.

Fine Dining 392

Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 392

Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Even through the most challenging and tragic experiences, when the lessons are quite vivid – we quickly push aside the need to change in favor of a return to what is considered “normal”. Our menus are too large: The days when the way to customer satisfaction was through extensive variety are probably gone. What if……happens?

Customer Experience 387

Customer Experience Cash Management Customer Service Front of House 387

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

If you're new to the industry and are wondering what experience you'll acquire in a restaurant job, or if you're an industry vet looking to clearly communicate your abilities and skills on a restaurant resume, read on for 20 distinct skills learned while working in a restaurant. Food Service Skills For Your Resume. Taste Profiling.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 21, 2023

It was interesting, somewhat absurd, but life changing for those in the profession and for the way people viewed the restaurant experience. The entire experience was elevated and so were prices. People traveled cross country to experience these chef extravaganzas. Restaurants were full and hundreds of new ones opened every day.

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Back of House Food Supply Government Dine-in 390

Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

Whichever side of the question you find yourself on – there is no denying that the constraints will be significant, customers will be very leery about entering a restaurant, and initial sales will never be enough to keep a restaurant solvent. This is absolutely essential if you want your customers to return.

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Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Cash Management 306

Izettle

MARCH 28, 2019

The customer is king! The customer is always right! The customer is yeah, yeah, we get it! It’s no secret how important customers are to a growing business. But have you ever thought about how you could better connect with your customers? How could it improve customer satisfaction?

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale Consumer Goods 40

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Push it out, how many covers, lock, and load, finish strong, over the hump, wrap it up: this the language of the kitchen during service, these are the timestamps like the number of quarters in a football game or innings in baseball. Can they meet the crowds and even exceed budgeted customer counts on a given day? Mission accomplished.

Customer Service 344

Customer Service Customer Experience Point of Sale Uniforms 344

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

More difficult than you may have thought, more chaotic than you might expect, more poetic than you realize, and more fulfilling than you would understand: this, to me, describes the environment of the professional kitchen that few customers are able to view or experience. Independence in a manufacturing model that defies logic.

Seasonal Menu 517

Seasonal Menu Back of House Customer Service Front of House 517

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

What needs to be addressed is: “ How do we build trust among customers, trust that the restaurant will keep them safe, and how do we generate enough sales and in turn – profit, to keep the operation moving forward? Your employees know that this is not the best way to start a dining experience. Ask your staff!

Kitchen Safety 331

Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 331

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

So here is the good news: there will be ample opportunities in 2021 and beyond for chefs, cooks, managers, and service staff who recognize the immediacy of the challenge and the new skill set that will be required of successful players and leaders in the field. will find themselves in the winner’s circle. [] FLEXIBILITY. If this is your M.O.

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2021 Social Media Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law 462

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

It articulates what you do for customers, employees, and owners (your goals) and clarifies what you offer a specific market segment (your strategy). They describe what you do for customers, employees, and owners (your goals) and clarify what you offer for a specific market segment (your strategy). The result? Achievable.

Fast Casual 370

Fast Casual Customer Service Customer Experience Back of House 370

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

How you approach profit will determine what your physical plant will look like, the scope of sophistication in your kitchen, who your vendors will be, how many employees you will hire and the depth of their experience, where you advertise and how much you invest in that, your table top appointments, and even your hours of operation.

Point of Sale 450

Point of Sale Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 450

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

These aspects include: décor, skill level of staff, style of service, pricing, profit, type of vendors selected, kitchen layout, equipment selection, marketing and advertising, pay scales, dining room seating, type of china, glassware and flatware, even the location and color scheme for the exterior of the restaurant.

Menu 388

Menu Seasonal Menu Front of House Café 388

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 19, 2023

Many only stayed in business for a few months, but some were able to weather the storm of the depression and carry-on serving thousands of customers every week, allowing them to stay afloat. But the days of the restaurateur-centric operations were fading quickly. Ah, but not everyone suffered during the depression.

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Hotels Influencer Compost Recycling 335

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The path will involve a focus on physical plant, dynamic location, extraordinary service, relentless attention to detail, and way over the top food quality and uniqueness. The focus on location, physical plant, and extraordinary service may be off your radar but the hot dog – oh my God, it must be earth shakingly good.

Fine Dining 353

Fine Dining Front of House Dine-in 2016 353

QSR Automations

JANUARY 15, 2024

As we begin to fully dive into 2024, the key to operational efficiency lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Among them, ConnectSmart® Kitchen remains a g ame-changer , revolutionizing how restaurants o p timize l abor and streamline their operations. Join our blog list: Subscribe!

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2024 Operations Front of House Social Media 52

Culinary Cues

APRIL 25, 2021

I find it very interesting how diverse the food experience is. Just as all cars can move a person from one geographic point to another yet the experience that takes place in between can be totally different – so too is this true with food. QUICK SERVICE: This is the food noise experience for both the customer and the employee.

Food 418

Food Fine Dining Café Customer Experience 418

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

A chef/owner was busy by the stove with an assistant who also washed dishes and bussed tables and out front a single server and maybe, in the busiest of operations, a host/bartender who was likely the spouse of the chef. The chef never bought ingredients by the case, but rather what he or she needed to service their space. That was it!

Seating 442

Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 442

Culinary Cues

APRIL 9, 2020

It is the experience of dining that is most important and it is this experience that allows a restaurant, or for that matter – the restaurant industry to flourish. All for one and one for all should be the standard of operation. [] KNOW THE MESSAGE – TELL THE STORY. We are truly in this together.

Customer Experience 491

Customer Experience Customer Service Dine-in Sports 491

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

There is a way, to both grow profits and upgrade your customer experience at the same time: suggestive selling. In this blog post, we will discuss suggestive selling and how it can improve your restaurant's bottom line. Your guests have a personalized and better experience. Better guest experience.

Loyalty Program 369

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 369

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 4, 2021

Those who have confidence in their abilities will often times say: “Give me some time to think, to reflect on my experience, to chat with a few friends, and I will find a solution to the problem.” The broader one’s understanding of the human experience, the better design (and longer term challenge solving) we will have.”. Steve Jobs.

Customer Service 445

Customer Service Customer Experience Hotels Small Business 445

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Top 3 Fundamentals of Running Vital Restaurant Operations. Between documenting team member wellness to modifying your roster to accommodate changing consumer demand, operating during a pandemic has certainly challenged the way we view success. Measure & Maximize the Guest Experience. A lot, actually.

Operations 148

Operations Document Point of Sale Social Media 148

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Your servers are constantly on the go – every second matters when it comes to turning tables and providing high-quality service to your guests. A mobile POS can help any restaurant looking to improve server productivity, increase revenue, and overall streamline their front of house operations. What is a Mobile POS?

POS 117

POS Blog Mobile Ordering Front of House 117

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2022

People who enter the restaurant business are typically individuals with a number of experiences working in other restaurants in positions from entry level to management. Those who try to become restaurateurs without this breadth of experience are in for a rude awakening. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

Customer Experience 367

Customer Experience Café Training Hospitality 367

Bingage

MAY 24, 2022

It’s no secret that the customer experience is one of the most important parts of running a restaurant. If you don’t have happy customers, they won’t come back! There is a gap between customers and business. The problem is there are lacking in customer engagement. It’s pretty simple math.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Email Marketing Loyalty Program Demo 52

Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a unit, what changes will be necessary for our menus to be effective, and what role will take out and delivery play in every restaurant concept? Everything helps.

Guest Recovery 310

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 310